Background information
What does the cardiovascular system consist of?
Heart, blood vessels, and blood
How does the cardiovascular system achieve cardiovascular wellness?
Delivering oxygen throughout the body, removing waste products from the body, preventing diseases, and supporting organs
What is coronary artery disease?
A buildup of plaque which narrows the arteries in which reduces blood flow to the heart
Examples of vascular disorders?
1. Cerebrovascular disease
2. Coronary artery disease
Veins
Main function of cardiovascular system?
Circulation of blood, oxygen, and nutrients
How does your body maintain cardiovascular wellness?
Uses homeostasis to maintain overall wellness by a continuous cycle of blood throughout the body
What type of disorder is coronary artery disease?
Vascular disorder
What is a vascular disorder?
A condition that affects the blood vessels, veins, and lymphatic vessels
Hormone that increases heart rate during exercise?
Adrenaline
What is normal blood pressure?
120/80
Examples of lifestyle choices that affect cardiovascular health?
Smoking, obesity, too much alcohol use, unhealthy diet, and drug use
What is the main cause of coronary artery disease?
Poor lifestyle choices like chronic stress, overeating unhealthy foods high in saturated fats, trans fats, and sodium
What is the main cause of vascular disorders?
A buildup of plaque in the inner artery walls or lifestyle choices
Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart?
What are common cardiovascular diseases?
Coronary heart disease, heart failure, and stroke
Why is it important to maintain good cardiovascular health?
To ensure your body is healthy enough to meet the needs of every day activity, stress, and exercise
How to prevent coronary artery disease?
Focusing on a healthy lifestyle choices like not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, regular exercise, and a healthy diet with lots of whole foods.
How can you treat vascular disorders?
-Lifestyle modifications
-Medications
-Medical procedures
What substance prevents friction when the heart contracts?
Pericardial cavity
Career paths in cardiology?
1. Cardiographic technician
2. Cardiac sonographer
3. Rhythm analysis technician
How does aging effect cardiovascular health?
Your whole cardiovascular system gets stiffer causing your heart to work harder to maintain homeostasis
How does coronary artery disease affect the rest of the body?
Restricts oxygenated blood flow which leads to fatigue, shortness of breath, and chest pain
How do vascular disorders affect the rest of the body?
Can present itself anywhere in the body and causes a lack of oxygen and nutrients around the body
How many chambers does the heart have?
4